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    10 Tips for Cleaning Your Whole House in a Day

    Your home needs a good cleaning but you're unsure where to start. It is possible to clean your entire home...


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    12 Style Inspirations for DIY Refurbished Bookshelves

    You found an old bookshelf at a garage sale, in your basement or on craiglist, but it needs a little...


    13 Ideas for Fishing and Hunting Gear Storage

    Have your fishing and hunting gear organized with these awesome fishing and hunting gear storage options


    8 Best Places to Find Cheap Bookshelves

    Bookshelves aren't just for storing books! They add display and storage space to living rooms, bedrooms, dens and even kitchens!...


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    12 Best Mug Trees and Displays You Can DIY

    Coffee mugs can be difficult to store since they are awkwardly shaped and take up a lot of space. Plus,...


    4×4 Smarts: Safe Driving Tips for How to Use 4-Wheel-Drive

    We'll walk you through the basics of using 4WD for city and highway driving.


    5 Best Snow Tires for Trucks

    Stock up on the best snow tires for trucks to avoid nasty accidents and slipping on icy streets.


    You Need This Giant Cow Lawn Ornament from Home Depot

    Are you udderly crazy about Christmas? Then you'll love Home Depot's new line of outdoor holiday decor, featuring this glorious...

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    10 Best Small Christmas Trees for Small Spaces

    Whether you just downsized or you've lived in a small space for years, this roundup of mini Christmas tree ideas...


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    20 Amazing Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

    From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get...


    How to Remove Rust From Brake Rotors

    Rusty rotors peeking out from behind your expensive alloy wheels? Here's how to remove rust from brake rotors.


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    Can You Name These 12 Car Dashboard Lights?

    Do you know what all the different lights on your car's dashboard mean? Or do you just ignore them and...


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    28 Handy Hints to Get You Through the Holidays

    From decorating to cooking to organizing, the holidays can be overwhelming. Family Handyman is here to help with our favorite...


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    Regular vs. Premium Gasoline: Does It Really Matter Which You Use?

    How high of an octane does your car actually need to run well? Here's what to know about the consequences...


    How to Care For Christmas Flowers

    Give gifts that keep on giving this year. Here's how to care for the most popular Christmas flowers.


    5 Insects That May Be Eating Your Clothing

    You pull your favorite sweater out of storage and discover there's a hole. A jacket stored in the same bin...


    Activate These Holiday Features on Your Ring Video Doorbell

    There are so many fun ways to ring in the holidays. Tech lovers looking to find ways to use their...

    13 Things to Get at the Dollar Store for the Holidays

    The holiday season doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg. Save some money this year by spending...


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    75 Best-Ever Storage Tips for Your Home

    Some of these storage ideas were submitted by Family Handyman readers, others were dreamed up by the editors, but...


    20 Gifts for the DIYer on a Budget, So They Can Tackle Projects with Ease

    Make them happy while keeping them busy with gifts for the DIYer on a budget.


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    9 Pink Christmas Trees That’ll Make You Rethink Holiday Traditions

    Shake things up this year by swapping out red and green for pink! Pink Christmas trees are on-trend this holiday...


    10 Best Types of Christmas Trees to Consider

    A real Christmas tree can fill your home with fragrance and provide an awesome centerpiece for your decorations. Here's a...


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    20 Alternative DIY Christmas Tree Ideas

    For trend setters and small space dwellers, a traditional Christmas tree doesn't always work. Here are some DIY Christmas tree...

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    Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Warm Up Your Car In The Winter

    It depends on your car's age, you comfort meter and your desire to conserve fuel. Here's when it's beneficial, and...


    Energy Vampires

    Save $100 a year or more by finding and fixing these watt wasters


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    Why Do People Hang a Pickle on Their Christmas Tree?

    Three theories abound and one town takes things to the extreme!


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    13 Things You Need in Your Winter Car Survival Kit

    Don't get stranded out in the cold – make your own winter car survival kit.


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    20 Tips for Planning a Successful House Remodel

    When planning a house remodel, it can be tempting to skip to the exciting stage of choosing new paint colors,...


    How to Install a Thermostat in 3 Steps

    Save money on your energy bill